Civic Meeting Field Report Tool

Civic documentation • Field tool

Civic Meeting Field Kit

Prepare for a public meeting, capture what matters, and organize your notes for follow-up.

Purpose: A personal note-taking aid, not an official record. Verify names, dates, votes, and figures before sharing.

1 · Meeting details

Meeting / board name

Date

Location or meeting link

Documenter name

Agenda items to follow What do I want to learn?

2 · Before the meeting

I checked the agenda and meeting purpose. I noted the date, time, location, and access details. I identified relevant agenda items. I checked public comment and recording rules. I can distinguish confirmed facts from questions.

People or organizations to identify

3 · Meeting notes

Record the essentials. Mark uncertain details for verification.

Main discussion / what happened

Decisions, motions, or votes

Public input / community concerns

Figures, dates, costs, or deadlines to verify

Follow-up questions / next steps

Why might this matter to residents?

4 · Build a shareable draft

Generate a structured draft and review it before sharing.

Draft summary

Your draft will appear here.

Notes are saved in this browser only when you choose Save. Avoid entering sensitive information on shared computers.

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